| DUMPER TRUCKS
- DUMP1 |
| Aims
& Objectives |
On
completion of the one day course, the operator will
know:
a) Their statutory duties under
the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
b) Daily maintenance and pre-start procedures
c) The safe capabilities and limitations of the Dumper
d) The safe methods of refueling the Dumper
e) The safe methods of starting and stopping engines
f) The safe operation of dumpers on site to include
gradients, loading and unloading
|
| Duration |
1 Day |
| Dates |
Call 0800 783 0757
for Details |
| Lunch |
Snack lunch provided |
| Syllabus |
Module 1
Statutory Requirments
|
- The Health & Safety at
Work Act 1974
- Section 2, General duties
of employers
- Section 7 & 8, General
duties of employees
- Powers of the Inspectorate
- The Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998 (an overview)
- General safety on construction
sites
- Culverts, power lines and
excavations
|
Module
2
Intoduction to the Site Dumper |
- Terminology and mode of operation
- Pre-start checks –
oil, water, fuel, hydraulic and transmission oil
- Battery – tires
- Tipping gear – steering
|
Module
3
Safe Starting procedure |
- Use of cold start
- Ignition
- Checking gauges
|
Module
4
Safe Operation of Truck |
- No load situation
- Course summary and close
|
|
Notes |
Comprehensive notes
will be given to all students who
Attend the course |
| Certification |
On completion of
training delegate will be issued a certificate of attendance
of which will be valid for 5 years |
